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A town of 572, settled in 1873.
Scambler Township’s January low is -1°F, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 6°F and U.S. towns at 22°F. Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 2 have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Scambler Township. 16% of the land in Scambler Township is conserved, above both Minnesota’s towns (4.7%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). People's Union Church is on the National Register of Historic Places. Scambler Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 2 maps from 1914 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Scambler Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Scambler Township.
People 65 and older are 32% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (22% statewide). Scambler Township’s median age is 44.1 years. 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
| Scambler Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% | 23% | 22% |
| Median age | 44.1 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
Somewhere between 34% and 64% women
The Census survey reached too few of Scambler Township’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±14.8 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Scambler Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.8% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.2% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 24.5% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 5.7% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.1% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 26.3% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.7% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.1% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.4% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.4% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.9% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.7% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Scambler Township for work: only 2% work in town. The median household income in Scambler Township is $112,000. The top destinations are Detroit Lakes (25%), Pelican Rapids (12%) and Perham (5%).
| Scambler Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.6% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Work from home | 15% | 14% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
4.4 miles of trail in 9 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Tweeton WPA, at 272 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tweeton WPA | — | 272 |
| 2. Putnam WPA | 0.2 mi | 270 |
| 3. Northern Tallgrass Prairie NWR | — | 239 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Scambler Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 80°, January nights drop to -1° and about 54 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
22% of Scambler Township adults have been diagnosed with depression. Scambler Township beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 13% of Scambler Township adults have diabetes.
| Scambler Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 23% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Scambler Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.7% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Scambler Township; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Scambler Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
Where Scambler Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Minnesota, United States
Scambler Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 568 at the 2020 census. Scambler Township was organized in 1871, and named for Robert Scambler, an early settler.
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Scambler Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.